Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive Louis Unit (Base Hospital No

Louis Unit (Base Hospital No

the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed or white paint

where he served as a Corps Staff Sergeant Rodger with the St

55 mm x 123 mm

a second copy due to the original having been lost or destroyed by the enemy

Germany. An Eastern People’s Bravery Decorations, First Class, Gold Grade, With Swords Archive Louis Unit (Base Hospital No(Verdienstauszeichnung fr Angehrige der Ostvlker; 1. Klasse, in Gold, mit Schwertern). An eight pointed gold star constructed of gilded zink; the obverse depicting a six leaved rosette, surrounded by a laurel wreath tied together at the bottom via a ribbon; the reverse plain, with a vertical slender pinback, a barrel hinge, and a flat wire catch; unmarked; measuring 49. 76 mm (w) x 49. 82 mm (h); weighing 23. 7 grams; in overall good condition.